Legislative Branch Issue Summary
Key Votes
| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2014 | South Dakota | HJR 1002 | Increases Legislative Term Limit Length | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (12 - 23) |
| Feb. 12, 2014 | South Dakota | SB 142 | Increases Salary for State Legislators | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| Feb. 5, 2014 | South Dakota | HJR 1002 | Increases Legislative Term Limit Length | Joint Resolution Passed - House (54 - 16) |
| Oct. 24, 2011 | South Dakota | HB 1001 | State Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
| Oct. 24, 2011 | South Dakota | HB 1001 | State Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (50 - 18) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/05 | HJR 1002 | Increases Legislative Term Limit Length | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (12 - 23) |
| 2/12 | SB 142 | Increases Salary for State Legislators | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| 2/05 | HJR 1002 | Increases Legislative Term Limit Length | Joint Resolution Passed - House (54 - 16) |
| 10/24 | HB 1001 | State Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
| 10/24 | HB 1001 | State Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (50 - 18) |
Public Statements
| Date | Title | Politician |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 11, 2023 | Gov. Noem Signs EO Guarding Against Conflicts of Interest | Gov. Kristi Noem |
| July 31, 2023 | Still No Explanation for Leak of Gov. Noem's Social Security Number | Gov. Kristi Noem |
| July 28, 2023 | Telling a Story of Hope | Gov. Kristi Noem |
| July 12, 2023 | Thune: Regular Order Increases Transparency, Accountability, and Trust in Legislative Process | Sen. John Thune |
| June 29, 2023 | Gov. Noem's "Evil Foreign Governments" Bill Goes into Effect July 1 | Gov. Kristi Noem |
| Date | Title | Politician |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 11, 2023 | Gov. Noem Signs EO Guarding Against Conflicts of Interest | Gov. Kristi Noem |
| July 31, 2023 | Still No Explanation for Leak of Gov. Noem's Social Security Number | Gov. Kristi Noem |
| July 28, 2023 | Telling a Story of Hope | Gov. Kristi Noem |
| July 12, 2023 | Thune: Regular Order Increases Transparency, Accountability, and Trust in Legislative Process | Sen. John Thune |
| June 29, 2023 | Gov. Noem's "Evil Foreign Governments" Bill Goes into Effect July 1 | Gov. Kristi Noem |
Interest Group Ratings
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Ballot Measures
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2018 | South Dakota | Constitutional Amendment W: An initiated amendment to the South Dakota Constitution changing campaign finance and lobbying laws, creating a government accountability board, and changing certain initiative and referendum provisions. | Failed |
| Nov. 8, 2016 | South Dakota | Constitutional Amendment T: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to Provide for State Legislative Redistricting by a Commission | Failed |
| Nov. 6, 2012 | South Dakota | Constitutional Amendment N: An Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Repealing Certain Reimbursement Restrictions for Travel by Legislators to and from a Legislative Session | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Dakota | Constitutional Amendment J: Eliminate term limits for legislators | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | South Dakota | Constitutional Amendment I: Provide for a maximum of forty legislative days each year. | Passed |